Vizio Quality VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet AppsI am thinking about purchasing this set but am wondering about Vizio quality. Has anyone had any wxperience with Vizio and how they hold up? Vizio Quality VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet AppsI am thinking about purchasing this set but am wondering about... » Read More Vizio Quality VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet AppsI am thinking about purchasing this set but am wondering about Vizio quality. Has anyone had any wxperience with Vizio and how they hold up? « Show Less
5164
a little bit of Blooming but hardly noticable. I still havce the back light at 85 percent and i only notice it during the Adult Swim Bumps where it is a black screen with bright white text, and even then it is not that noticable.
5165
I deleted my apps as well, and the RVR is still occurring. It's been long enough Vizio, it's time for you to fix the tvs you've already sold, and are not slowing down selling!!! FIX IT!I won't be buying another Vizio product again, I'll tell you that...
5166
I think the "blooming" issue is overblown. I hardly notice it at all...even with white credits on a completely black background. Who reads the credits anyway? If that's all the "experts" can find to complain about...that says a lot about this TV.
5167
I purchased this TV last November. Picture quality and features are excellent but I would not purchase this TV again or any other Vizio product. My TV suffers from the Random Vizio Reset problem. At first itwould do this once every 2-3 weeks eventually 2-3 times per day. Called Vizio they said to clear the memory and reset it to factory settings and it should fix it. It did not, looking on the web this is a problem for many owners and Vizio has been working on a fix for over 9 months. Shame on Vizio for taking so long and still selling a defective product.
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There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases.Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes, There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases.Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can... » Read More There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases.Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes, « Show Less
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I ended up deleting the apps I dont use and my random reset problem went away. It was doing it nearly every day until I deleted the apps. I think the apps update on their own and every time it does it auto-restarts.
1619563
Yes vizio is a cheaper brand but a great tv for the money. I spent 180 on this tv which I thought was a great buy.
198943
Not to be rude but Hank really doesn't know what he is talking about. First point: " Both LED and LCD televisions can have 120 hz, 240hz, and even 480 hz and in this case both tv's are 120 hz. Refresh rates are the same so "clarity" from refresh rates will be identical. Second: He says he will never buy a "straight up lcd tv." that's ok but he says he will buy one with LED or LED/LCD. Unless he is looking at a 4inch screen, they will all be LCD backlit withe LEDs. oLED technology in TV's is years away. My thoughts: Both these TV's have their ups and downs. The 630 is thicker and more power hungry but will have a more uniform picture (which if you are in low light situations is better). The 6300 LED/LCD is slim, "cool", better contrast ratio, green, (more expensive) BUT (and a big but) will be brighter around the edges than the center. This is the problem with "budget" LED/LCDs. Most edge lit LED/LCD TVs have this problem. To avoid it and get the best of both worlds one would need to buy one with Local Dimming. This is where the LEDs are placed behind the entire screen, not just the edges. It is a true difference maker. Not that the prices for TV's with Local Dimming are substantially higher (unless you buy the new outstanding Vizio models). Either way, if you don't mind spending a little more and getting a little less with picture uniformity, go with the 6300.
522000
The reflection is minimal compared to our 55 inch Sony Bravia. I'm not familiar with Vizio screen reflection issues. But you cannot go wrong with this Sharp LC-60SQ15U. The quality of the picture is awesome!!!! Your going to find yourself watching the commercials in the beginning because of the detail and clarity!!!!!
1898822
On my two 55 inch Viera TVs I watch channels that seem mostly to be full screen: CSPAN, news and money channels, - but no movies or sports. The great grandkids watch cartoons when I let them. We used to get a 4x3 size, but I really do not notice if pictures are HD or not. I use Direct TV satellite and pictures are sharp on the Viera when you can find a decent program. I am told that break in is not the problem that it used to be with Plasma, and Panasonic seems to have a better maintenance record than some other makes, - important for seniors who keep their things for a long time.
1502988
Oh I'm sorry, I wish I could help you. Only had that single Sansui and only for a short time. Don't know much about them. I upgraded to a Vizio a few months later after I wrote that, and then gave both TV's away and now I have a 50" panny Plasma sitting where the little Sansui once was. I still think the Sansui was a pretty nice little TV though, but no way it could compete with the Vizio and not even in the plasma's universe.
141794
Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on the Sony Bravia 55HX800 to $1,401)? I was set to pull the trigger on this one, and then Vizio came out with the XV554 and then Sony dropped its prices, and and and... . I read a lot of comparison reviews on http://www.televisioninfo.com/d/reviews which seems to do a pretty straight up job of reviewing TVs (although Sony's a big advertiser there, so I'm necessarily suspicious of just how much objectivity there is). Any thoughts on how to navigate this thicket?
1345464
This TV is not yet released. Vizio appeared to have released it and my local Costco received 10, but when I went to purchase last weekend (May 12), I was told they have a defect and were being sent back to Vizio. This TV has been removed from the Costco web site and the Vizio web site, which had shown the TV as "Now Available" went to "Out of Stock" yesterday and is back to "Coming Soon" (May 17). So we are on hold waiting for this tv. It appears to be nearly the same as the SR version but with twice the contrast ratio (10M to 1 vs 5M to 1). I do hope that Vizio adds a browser to the online apps. Costco had this listed for $1299+ $49 shipping when it was on their web site. I was told that the "in-warehouse" price would be $1249, and Costco doubles the warranty to 2 years.
1774272
Am currently using a VIZIO 32" and it works fine. You get a better picture with HDMI or DVI cable but this comp has VGA out. The output is good and for the cost it works fine for us.
101672
Best thing to always do is look at your HDTV's specs or user manual to see supported modes. about 90% of the TVs under 46" are 720p (1280x720/60Hz) so set your resolution to that. Vizios are better for 1080P under 46". Make sure your connections are tight and always start at 720P when you change TVs. Unless the box states it supports full HD start there.
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- CORRECTION - On further review - I do not have this TV. Mine is a UN55ES8000 - not a UN55D6000. I have no idea what connections are available on the 55" 6000 series. Ignore my comment below ...- CORRECTION - -------------------------------------------No. As far as I can tell the TV has no VGA or other traditional PC monitor inputs, only HDMI and the usual cable / antenna. So you will need an adapter. The Smart TV however includes built-in web apps for connectivity thru the home network / wifi, and can connect to a networked PC through that.* 4 HDMI® * Anynet+™ * 3 USB * 1 Component Video input * 2 Composite Video inputs: (1 shared with Component) - CORRECTION - On further review - I do not have this TV. Mine is a UN55ES8000 - not a UN55D6000. I have no idea what connections are available on the 55" 6000 series. Ignore my comment below ...- CORRECTION - -------------------------------------------No. As far as I can tell the TV has no VGA or other traditional PC monitor inputs, only HDMI and the usual cable / antenna. So you will need an adapter. The Smart TV however includes built-in web apps for connectivity thru the home network / wifi, and can connect to a networked PC... » Read More - CORRECTION - On further review - I do not have this TV. Mine is a UN55ES8000 - not a UN55D6000. I have no idea what connections are available on the 55" 6000 series. Ignore my comment below ...- CORRECTION - -------------------------------------------No. As far as I can tell the TV has no VGA or other traditional PC monitor inputs, only HDMI and the usual cable / antenna. So you will need an adapter. The Smart TV however includes built-in web apps for connectivity thru the home network / wifi, and can connect to a networked PC through that.* 4 HDMI® * Anynet+™ * 3 USB * 1 Component Video input * 2 Composite Video inputs: (1 shared with Component) « Show Less
2055319
No problem, let me know if you have any more questions. I've had this TV for about a year now and I love it. The SMART TV (internet) features are pretty shabby but that's not why I bought it so for me it works great!
75369
I watched the 554sv from every angle at Costco. The reflection of the overhead lights was crystal clear on this unit (as were most of the other 55" lcds) - i.e. very reflective. The 553 was slightly more matte finish so somewhat more "blurry" reflection of the overhead lights. The only one that was really matte (including Sony and Samsung as well) was the cheapest Vizio (can't recall the model number but was sub $1000 price) but it's over all picture was pixelized on motion so unacceptable to me. I'm still looking.
836254
The 554 is NOT currently available per Vizio's own website you lying troll."This item is Coming Soon." http://www.vizio.com/led-lcd-hdtvs/xvt3d554sv.html
1558118
Although I can not answer your questions, I can tell you that I would not buy another Vizio. The one I purchased a few months ago stopped working after three weeks. Televisions last decades not a few weeks. I would buy a Samsung, a Panasonic or an LG instead. I now have a Samsung and am very happy with it.
141793
The HX800 is an awesome set. You'll get HD on a Vizio and other cheaper brands, but it's not going to be HQ... I was ok with Samsung, Magnavox, and Sharp HDTVs until I got used to watching this set.
238988
One thing I would like to know if this TV handles 1080p/24 correctly. According to cnet and other source 553 did not handle 1080p/24 correctly and used a 3:2 pulldown. That would lead to motion artifacts in some scenes.